SOURCE ; NEW18
Last Updated:May 05, 2025, 22:35 IST
This year’s preparations are particularly challenging due to unusually heavy snowfall, with drifts reaching 10 to 20 feet in certain areas.
First Images Of Amarnath Shivling Revealed. (News 18)
The countdown to the Amarnath Yatra has begun, and devotees are eagerly awaiting their sacred journey to witness the legendary ice Shivling. The first-ever live view of the Amarnath Shivling has been revealed, two months before the official start of the Yatra in July.
According to the Amarnath Shrine Board, the 2025 Amarnath Yatra is scheduled to commence on July 3 and will conclude on August 19, coinciding with the festival of Raksha Bandhan.
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As always, devotees from all corners of the country are gearing up for the spiritual journey to the Amarnath cave, where they will seek blessings from Baba Barfani, Lord Shiva.
Some fortunate devotees from Punjab have already visited the holy cave and captured images of the revered Shivling. The early access to the site has only heightened the excitement among the devotees who are anxiously waiting for the Yatra to commence.
Authorities are working around the clock to clear snow-covered paths for the upcoming Amarnath Yatra. The snow clearance work has been started on both major routes—Baltal and Chandanwari—so that the tracks can be made walkable for the pilgrims well in advance.
This year’s preparations are particularly challenging due to unusually heavy snowfall, with drifts reaching 10 to 20 feet in certain areas. The snow clearance efforts aim to ensure the tracks are safe and walkable for pilgrims before the yatra begins.
J-K Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, visited the Amarnath Yatra transit camp at Pantha Chowk in Srinagar on Monday to review the ongoing preparations for the pilgrimage.
Despite the recent Pahalgam attack, thousands of devotees remain undeterred, with over 360,000 already registering for the Amarnath Yatra. According to the latest reports, the numbers are expected to surge as the official start date approaches, reflecting the unwavering enthusiasm and faith of the pilgrims.
- Location :
Srinagar, India, India
- First Published:
May 05, 2025, 22:35 IST
